Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Program
Colorado covers crime-scene cleanup as a reimbursable expense. The program is administered by 22 judicial districts, which may waive deadlines for good cause.
Victims of violent crime and surviving family members. Program is administered locally through each county DA's office.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with Colorado Division of Criminal Justice before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in Colorado, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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